No. 5,811 in Spanish
silueta
Outline or shape of something, often seen as a shadow or profile.
In a sentence
La silueta del edificio se vislumbra contra el cielo nocturno.
The silhouette of the building is outlined against the night sky.
Here, 'silueta' refers to the outlined shape of the building visible against the background, emphasizing the form.
El diseñador ajustó la silueta del vestido para que se destacara la figura.
The designer adjusted the silhouette of the dress to accentuate the figure.
In this context, 'silueta' pertains to the contour or shape of the dress as perceived visually, highlighting its aesthetic.
Pude distinguir la silueta de una figura en la distancia.
I could distinguish the silhouette of a figure in the distance.
Here, 'silueta' describes the shadowy outline of a person or object seen from afar, emphasizing the distance.
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